When you need cash, it’s easy to assume the next move is raising from investors. But Kareen reframes the funding conversation around something more strategic: finding a partner who already has the clients, the infrastructure, and the reason to fund the first orders. This episode is a wake-up call for founders who are trying to build, pitch, sell, and fund everything alone when the smarter play may be a clear joint venture with the right partner, the right roles, and the right ask.
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